America on the Go

What are the most popular cities in the U.S. right now? You're probably thinking something like New York and San Francisco, but the recent quarterly report from the AMSA (American Moving & Storage Association) might surprise you. The cities with the highest percentage of people moving in are: Charlotte, N.C.; Denver, Co.; Austin, Tx.; and Dallas, Tx. These cities reflect more affordability, and in this recession, people are leaving places with high costs of living and strained job markets for greener pastures. Are you thinking about relocating? Check out this handy cost of living calculator to see if a move would make sense for you. For example, someone making $50,000 in New York City could expect to see his/her salary drop to $27,569 in Charlotte, but also pay 61 percent less for housing in Charlotte. If you are struggling to pay your bills, relocation may be worth looking into.